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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.02, 154.59 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.02, 154.59 and 45.27 is: 67.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.02 : 154.59 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.02/154.59 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.02x = 154.59 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.02x = 6,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,998.29/103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.93

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